IMPORTANT NOTICE!
The Probate Court Judge, Clerk, and staff are committed to providing you with excellent customer service. We will be happy to assist you with any questions or concerns that you may have about Probate Court services or procedures. Please be advised, however, that state law prohibits our staff from rendering legal advice, restating the law, or recommending specific ways to pursue legal action. Nothing on this web site is intended to advise anyone regarding legal remedies for a particular circumstance.
Many matters of law are quite complex and may require special knowledge of legal principles and procedures. If you have a problem involving the interpretation of the law, we suggest you contact an attorney licensed in the State of Georgia. Although we cannot recommend a specific attorney, you may contact the Cobb County Attorney Referral Service at (770) 424-7149.
Standard Probate Forms
Standard Georgia Probate Court forms are available on the Council of Probate Court Judges of Georgia website.
Estates Division Forms
General Forms
Affidavit of Diligent Search
Amendment
Case Contact Sheet
Disclosure Statement
Poverty Affidavit Note: Must be submitted with the Poverty Affidavit Supplement
Poverty Affidavit Supplement Note: Must be submitted with the Poverty Affidavit
Pre-Trial Order
Estates
Affidavits of Disinterested Persons
Beneficiary Notice Forms ( per O.C.G.A . 53-5-8 - effective July 1, 2023)
Heirs Determination Worksheet
Open Safety Deposit Box
Petition for a Court Ordered Delayed Certificate of Birth
Petition to Appoint Successor Executor
Renunciation from Executorship
Guardianship/Conservatorship
Guardianship/Conservatorship Video Acknowledgement
Petition for Letters of Dismission from Guardianship
Supplemental Guardianship Petition Application Note: to be filed along with Guardianship of Minor (Permanent & Temporary)
Termination of Temporary Guardianship
Wills
Will for Information Only
Will for Safekeeping - Information Sheet
License Division Forms
IMPORTANT! You must bring a printed copy of your completed application with you to apply for both a marriage and a weapons carry license.
Marriage License Forms
Application - Marriage License Note: Application can found on the bottom left of screen. Remember to print a copy of your completed application to bring with you.
Petition to Amend Marriage Record
Certification of Completion of Qualifying Premarital Education
Weapons Carry License Forms
Application - Weapons Carry License Note: Application can found on the bottom left of screen. Remember to print a copy of your completed application to bring with you.
Weapons Carry License Consent Form Note: Must be filed along with the Weapons Carry Application above.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. The form dictates the way a case progresses, and the relief sought. Much like other courts cannot tell you if you should file an eviction, request a protective order, or file for divorce, it is our court’s job to process the action you file. It is up to you and your legal advisor to determine which action is appropriate for your circumstances. All the GA Probate Court Standard Forms come with specific instructions. It is advisable to read these instructions carefully to understand the relief the form seeks.
No. All documents, along with the appropriate filing fees, must be filed in person, mailed, or placed in the court’s drop box.
We cannot legally advise you on how to proceed in a legal matter, which includes preparing any legal documents. Our role is to process any pleadings that are filed with the Court.
The Probate Court does not handle real estate transactions. You should seek the advice of an attorney familiar with real estate transactions for assistance with these matters. You may also contact the Cobb County Superior Court, Real Estate Division for information about how to have certain real estate documents recorded.
The Probate Court does not handle real estate transactions. The Probate Court is responsible for appointing personal representatives over Decedent’s estates, which would potentially allow you to administer the estate, including the disbursement of assets according to Georgia Law. You should seek the advice of an attorney familiar with real estate transactions for assistance with these matters. You may also contact the Cobb County Superior Court, Real Estate Division for information about how to have certain real estate documents recorded.